Data Engineer

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Data Engineer role with the Ministry of Health's Health Protection NSW in the Epidemiology and Data Systems Branch offers an opportunity to develop and maintain complex data pipelines, data storage and reporting solutions. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate data and support notifiable disease reporting.

This position requires a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, strong experience in data systems, and the ability to design scalable data

Qualifications

• Strong experience in developing data pipelines and analytical services including ingestion, transformation, storage and reporting.
• Adept at designing, developing and maintaining data solutions to meet business and user requirements.
• Experience managing projects within a framework including scoping, design, access management, maintenance and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Design data models, develop database standards, implement and manage data warehouses.
• Develop and coordinate mapping and analysis of data assets for design, delivery and system redesign programs.
• Manage acquisition and provision of data for notifiable diseases with analysis-ready extracts and metadata.
• Build data pipelines to meet functional and non-functional requirements and provide end-to-end data solutions.

Skills

Data pipelines

Data modelling

Database standards

Data warehouses

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Analytical services

Education

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Data Science

Job description

Role Title: Data Engineer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ679078
Closing Date: Monday 14 September at 11:59pm

Join the People & Culture team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.

Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.

Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Data Engineer is located in Health Protection NSW (HPNSW), within the Epidemiology and Data Systems (EDS) Branch. The Data Engineer reports to the Manager, System Analytics and will develop and maintain complex data systems and pipelines to allow for the timely, accurate and secure acquisition and reporting of data. This role will be responsible for the optimisation of data storage and accessibility to meet internal and external reporting demands.

In addition, the role will be working with and assisting other teams within the branch with large scale projects to ensure successful delivery that meets the needs of the public health network, on time and within budget.

Design data models, develop database standards, implement, and manage data warehouses.

Develop and coordinate the mapping and analysis of data assets to be utilised for design, delivery, and benefits system redesign programs.

Manage the acquisition, management and provision of data pertaining to notifiable diseases including preparation of analysis ready data extracts, metadata, and other supporting documentation.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication with key internal and external stakeholders relating to data assets and system redesign programs.

Design data solutions to meet business, technical and user requirements. This includes building and modernising data pipelines to meet functional/non-functional business requirements and provide end to end data solutions.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Data Science and/or relevant equivalent professional experience. Technical expertise and demonstrated experience in developing data pipelines and analytical services including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and reporting.

Demonstrated experience in managing projects within a project framework involving scoping, design, access management, maintenance, and post-implementation evaluation.

Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data solutions to meet business, technical and user requirements. This includes building data pipelines that meet functional/non-functional business requirements and provide end to end data solutions.

High level interpersonal, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to build/maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and positively interact/influence to achieve best outcomes.

The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

This is a temporary role up to 30 June 2027, with possibility to extend.

Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Monday 14 September at 11:59pm

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